Northern Montana Care Center

24 13th St · Havre, MT · 59501 · 4062621900

135 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 76
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 86
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.493.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.100.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.11≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year51%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 30, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 22, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F August 2, 2023

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected August 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected August 25, 2023 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275112 · certified since August 22, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.